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Single-actuation Drive. Type 2

Glavkosmos
Single-actuation Drive. Type 2

The Single-actuation Drive Type 2 is an electromechanical rotary drive designed for the deployment of spacecraft structure elements such as solar array panels, booms, and antennas.

Key figurescomparable across the catalogue

Mass
0.6 kg
Largest dimension
90 mm
Lead time
6 months
TRL
9

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As published by the supplier

Purpose
Deployment of spacecraft structure elements: solar array panels, booms, antennas.
Year of release
2006
Lead time
6 months
Brief history of flight qualification
Express-AM, Spektr-R, Elektro-L.
Nominal slew rate
1-3 °/s
Torque rating
40 N·m
Safety clutch actuation time
45-80 N·m
Operating temperature range
-50 to +70 °C
Operational life defined by cycles/hours, not less than
100/49
Overall dimensions
75 × 90 × 70 mm
Mass
0.6 kg

About

The Single-actuation Drive Type 2 is an electromechanical rotary drive specifically engineered for the deployment of large mechanical system elements on spacecraft. Its primary purpose is to facilitate the unfolding and positioning of critical components like solar array panels, booms, and antennas. Released in 2006, this drive has a proven flight heritage, having been qualified and used on missions including Express-AM, Spektr-R, and Elektro-L. It operates with a nominal slew rate of 1-3 °/s and has a torque rating of 40 N·m, with a safety clutch actuation range of 45-80 N·m. The drive is designed to function reliably in the harsh space environment, with an operating temperature range of -50 to +70 °С. It boasts an operational life of not less than 100 cycles or 49 hours. The compact design measures 75 x 90 x 70 mm and has a mass of 0.6 kg.

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